Description

Successful participants will be able to work safely at heights in the workplace with

minimal supervision by identifying the requirements of the job, accessing and

installing the required equipment, and cleaning up the work area. They will also be

able to conduct a risk assessment of the job.

Specific topics include:

 Legislative and work place procedures

 Hazards associated with working at height

 Conduct and document a risk assessment

 Select, inspect and work within the limitations of portable ladders and

platforms

 Safe working requirements for working with scaffold, edge protection and

elevating work platforms

 Selection and use of fall injury prevention systems

 Anchors and attachment devices

 Rescue Planning